Protesters, Police, And Politicians. Chicago’s Infamous Democratic National Convention Turns 50
In 1968, presidential delegates, anti-war protesters, and journalists converged on Chicago for an event that came to represent the country’s turmoil.
In 1968, presidential delegates, anti-war protesters, and journalists converged on Chicago for an event that came to represent the country’s turmoil.
Jenn White hosts the Friday News Roundup on WBEZ.
The city has tens of billions of dollars in pension liability.
One year into Chicago’s Vision Zero pedestrian safety program, the results are a mixed bag.
America’s top art museums and galleries have, by and large, ignored people of color from artists and curators to senior leadership. But now the tide is changing, and more and more mainstream museums are looking to include more people of color in an effort to attract more diverse visitors.Earlier this month, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago promoted Naomi Beckwith to senior curator. She joins guest host Kyra Kyles to talk about her exciting new role, her vision for the MCA and diversity in the arts.
A new study from the London School of Economics says reality TV is making us less sympathetic people.
Joan Collaso sang backup vocals for Aretha Franklin in 2016.
Soul diva Aretha Franklin came up in the gospel tradition of 1950s Detroit.
Morning Shift honors soul icon Aretha Franklin with a special two-hour tribute celebrating her life, music and legacy.
The iconic singer known as the Queen of Soul passed away at 76. Morning Shift talks with Ayana Contreras, host of Reclaimed Soul on WBEZ’s sister station Vocalo, to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin.